Fall 2018 - PHYS 140 D200

Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)

Class Number: 1198

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2018
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

Motion in one, two and three dimensions. Newton's laws and applications, work, energy, momentum, collisions, circular motion, gravitation. Rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, rigid bodies in equilibrium, simple harmonic motion, nuclei and particles, quantum phenomena, cosmology.

Grading

  • Midterm Exams 30%
  • Final Exam 40%
  • Written Homework 15%
  • Activity Guide 15%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Physics-For Scientists and Engineers Vol. 1 (Tipler) 6th edtition,  Flipit/Sapling Access Code.
Flipit/Sapling Access Code is required. Textbook (Tipler) is an option for the students.

Course Specific Fees: A Lab Fee of $40.80 is applicable to cover lab materials and supplies.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, before the end of the first week of classes.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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